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Dogg Family History

Dogg Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fogg, Dong, Dagg, Hogg, Ogg, Doig, Zogg, Mogg, Rogg, Song

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Where is the Dogg family from?

You can see how Dogg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dogg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dogg families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Dogg family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dogg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dogg families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dogg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dogg ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dogg. 60% of Dogg men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 450 census records available for the last name Dogg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dogg census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 91 immigration records available for the last name Dogg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 82 military records available for the last name Dogg. For the veterans among your Dogg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dogg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Dogg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dogg in 1964 was 66, and 78 in 1995.

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